Providence Row was founded in 1860 in the City of London by Monsignor Daniel Gilbert, a young Catholic priest. He was determined that the charity should help anyone regardless of their religion, and with this in mind he asked the Sisters of Mercy in 1858 to help him establish the first non-sectarian shelter for the poor in London. The Charity now works in partnership with the Sisters of Mercy and Providence Row Housing Association to provide emergency help and long-term support. Today the work remains true to its Christian values and the Mercy charism and everyone is helped regardless of their beliefs. Many of the people are homeless, some suffer from depression and loneliness, are vulnerable, many have been in care and some have served in the armed forces. Providence Row strives to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable and impoverished in society.
Further information is available from:
Providence Row
The Dellow Centre
82 Wentworth Street
London
E1 7SA
Tel: +44 20 7375 0020
Fax: +44 20 7377 5366
E-mail: info@providencerow.org.uk
Web Page: www.providencerow.org.uk